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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1946
Page
1
A London dispatch reports the Arab Higher Committee has confirmed demands to dissolve the Jewish Agency and all appealiations backing terrorism. The letter calls for control of Jewish funds and death sentences for Jews found guilty of terrorism, addressed to High Commissioner General Cunningham.
A chaotic report claims officials consider dropping charges against Greece amid tensions over an Albanian coast incident and alleged military movements in Macedonia. The piece notes warnings of escalation, a cemetery reference, and a single casualty described as a soldier killed in an attack.
Honolulu report notes a proposed defence ring to deter Soviet aggression in the East. In an interview an official urges stronger U S policy and a united front as essential to prevent further aggression and ensure national security.
Reported by Chandra, a woman labeled rebel is said to be poised to lead a planned revolt soon after Japan's surrender if alive. The All India Forward Bloc is believed to back her, aiming to seize a chance to drive the final push for India’s freedom from foreign rule.
In the British zone, Independents led with 25,000 votes out of 65,000, Christian Democrats 20,621, and Social Democrats 21,797. Other parties include Free Democrats 1,923 and Communists 194. Provisional returns also show Socialist Unity and other groups winning significant shares in Mecklenburg and Brandenburg.
Paris dispatch notes Molotov disputing any change to Polish borders and asserts Potsdam plans already defined frontiers awaiting formal confirmation. He claims Potsdam split Germany and transferred populations, citing millions of Germans possibly affected and Western positions awaiting ratification.
A London girl told an Eastbourne magistrate her father refused to allow her to go to Australia with Kath Irum, a miner, planning to return to England. The magistrate advised seeking legal advice and suggested her to follow Lennie William, who offered to help.
A disordered report notes squatters from Golotale Court visiting No 10 Downing Street to demand electricity and other issues be addressed. The delegation would meet with the London Trades Council to discuss policy changes. It mentions tensions over penicillin, a tribunal, and a September delivery date in a war context.
A political dispute in Rome sees the Ilican Party threaten to quit the government amid tensions with monarchist, Neofascist, and fascist factions. The party accuses opponents of undermining the Republic and targets journalists praising the former regime.
Fragmented news describes Russian forces stopping a train linked to British and Allied officers on the German border area. The report mentions orders, a demand for documents, and tension over who may ride the train, with unclear specifics and garbled phrases.
The Allied Control Council orders that the time and place of executions arising from the Nurn winding trials will not be announced until after the sentences are carried out. The council adds that after sentences are pronounced, a joint explanation and a legal expert's analysis will follow.
London police search for escaped German prisoner Ber Bruchanst a former Gestapo member described as dangerous with fifty other German prisoners recently captured from a different camp. The pursuit covers all sly places in London and nearby areas.
The Australian Minister to Washington accepted delivery of 1 cent Douglas planes for Commonwealth operated Trans Australian Airlines. The plane was threatened by Mrs Smart, wife of Lieut General E Kimart. Pan American Airways secured 40 million dollars credit to cover the unfinished balance of 100 million dollars for Pacific and other wartime services.
In London at Twenday and Bouthport course today and tomorrow Bobby Locke and Norman von Nida face Del Rete and Charing Werd in a four ball match for £800. Locke and von Nida are 6/4 favorites to win.
Auckland reports the Royal New Zealand Navy seeks 1,800 personnel to crew ships and craft including destroyers corvettes and minesweepers. Government weighing a new pay deal to match other services and boost recruitment. The current establishment lists two Dido class cruisers two corvettes two anti mine sweepers and four mine trawlers.
A reader reports inspecting a so called rocket and concludes it is a meteorite. The discovery prompts questions about identifying unusual aerial objects and the authority of local observers.
New York Post columnist Samuel Grafton argues the inflation era may be ending and a mixed phase lies ahead with some prices rising while others fall. He notes wage demands could surge as tremors from the period unsettle policy and politics, with Republicans and Democrats affected.
Field Marshal Smuts told Aberdeen last night that Paris failed to deliver lasting peace. He warned Central Europe must settle issues before petite treaties, and urged Britain to extend liberty and self government while avoiding imperialism. He cautioned against punitive actions and warned Extremes risk Europe’s future.
WALLACE continues to defend his stance on American policy toward Europe despite Truman's repudiation. Reports from Paris and New York note observers expect President Truman to back Byrnes over Wallace, who signals more foreign policy speeches. John Davis attacks Wallace in Canterbury speech, urging Britain to meet its duties. Kilburn house quarantined after two child deaths from meningococcal disease.
A partial transcript shows U S insistence on a firm posture toward the Soviet Union. General Clark discusses maintaining a bridgehead in Austria until differences with the USSR are resolved, and remarks on wartime conduct and postwar aims amid occupation by allied forces.
In Los Angeles on a Tuesday ceremony, Australian War Loans supporters Manin, Simtara ward Arnold, Robert Young and Uncle Daeravll received bronze plaques and letters of gratitude. Cagney and Lorraine unable to attend. recordings from Hollywood were used in Commonwealth efforts.
A fragmented report notes the Batkana Economia Committee rejected a claim for compensation to Britain by nine votes to ten. Romania urged compensation, while Australia Greece and South Africa allied with Britain, and India voted against the motion in what appears to tense conference proceedings.
Report says Albanian forces opened fire on three Greek frontier posts near Tepety Alimaian, prompting Greek authorities to retaliate. The incident led to the arrest of 23 persons tied to the border clashes and raised tensions along the border.
A fragmentary report notes a wool wardrobe display drawing attention in America. The item is described as premier British craft with possible involvement from design experts and secretaries overseeing the exhibit. Further specifics are unclear in the copy.
A garbled report describes a tense confrontation between Soviet forces and American police in Berlin amid postwar tension. The text references Molotov and Allied leaders and mentions women, a timetable, and marital apologies, but many details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Brief market note reports Sharp Advance Rail shares surging at the London Stock Exchange after news of possible government action in Brazil and a £6,100,000 movement involving Paulo railway interests.
The Minister for the Arey said Australian soldiers in Japan will be allowed to air grievances. Major-General Bridgford will lead a team including a senior amenity officer to travel to Japan with instructions to conduct a searching investigation into all aspects of the matter.
A fragmented Melbourne area snippet notes Victoria funding quotas with Malvern seeking £155,000 and another sum of £35,000 mentioned. It references registrations and surpluses distributed across Queensland and New South Wales, with unclear totals and outcomes.
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